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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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